FWB Woo Hoo

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by Alice

Well I seen my surgeon yesterday, it’s the end of my 10th week, she was very happy with my recovery and therapy progress report, she has ok’d me to begin FWB exercise and wants to see me in 2 shoes by Jan. 27th. I am using my walker, i’m a little unsteady on crutches right now, but applying some pressure on the right foot, i’m a little scared, but, if your surgeon says you good to go, then by golly I am going for it, of course with the help of my therapist!!

Can I get some advice on things to do to when not with my therapist? I am alone all day until my husband gets home at night so I need to be careful. I am very excited for this next stage.  Due to my job description, 80% standing or walking,  my OS did not release me to work, she will reassess in 8 weeks and then let me know, that will be 5 months since surgery!! Anyone else been out of work for that period of time or more?? I only wished “outsiders” knew the depth of this surgery and the recovery time! They act like “you’ve had surgery, shouldn’t you be ready to work”….

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving full of love and laughter!!

Alice

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Slowly but surely

Posted on November 20th, 2013 by Alice

November 20, 2013- I’m soon to be at 11 weeks this Friday, It feels like 20 weeks, (can I get a witness, lol).  Therapy is slow go, but seeing great improvements in my ROM, very scary when therapist is stretching, learning to trust is another form of progression. Still not walking, PWB is giving me encouragement. Cannot wait to celebrate “Walkin Day”. Anyone have any advice to help that day be sooner than later??

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  • Alice | December 2nd, 2013 | 1:19 pm

    Hi Kim- I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, my husband did all the cooking, was so hard to just watch, but on the other hand he is an awesome cook so It was truly enjoyed! Take it easy and don’t over do it, nose above the toes really is the best thing for you right now. Take care of yourself or I should say, “let others take good care of you” !!!!

    Alice

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  • Alice | December 2nd, 2013 | 1:16 pm

    Hi Jen, Thanks for the encouragement it is truly appreciated, this has by far been the hardest thing I have ever had to endure!! but with God, ALL things are possible!! My faith has been my strength for sure. When did you have your surgery?
    Best of luck to you as well! When are you returning to work?

    Alice

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  • thelifechangingpop | November 30th, 2013 | 2:33 am

    Hi Alice Woo Hoo indeed. FWB is a scary step but it’s such a good feeling when it happens. Slowly slowly would be my advice, I have been aggressive with my recovery as I have to get back to work, also an 80% on my feet job but have scheduled my day so that I will sit down with my leg up for 10 minutes after every second consult and will take breaks during long surgeries. Certainly ATR is not a case of you’ve had the surgery now you’re fixed.
    Wishing you gentle healing as you continue to recover.
    Jen

  • normofthenorth | November 27th, 2013 | 2:38 am

    Glad you’re seeing some progress!

    I did my PWB on crutches, and the closest I got to using a walker was leaning on a supermarket shopping cart, which I HATED! I found it exhausting, and couldn’t wait to get back to the crutches. It helps to pad them, and they do have to be adjusted right, and used right. A good therapist should be able to help with that, too.

    Good luck and good healing and strengthening.

  • Ron | November 26th, 2013 | 8:15 pm

    Hi Alice,

    There are plenty of things that you could and probably should have been doing over the past 10 weeks. At 10 weeks, I am walking in 2 shoes.

    With that said, here is a link to my protocol and some links to exercises that you can do now:
    http://achillesblog.com/pgat2013/2013/11/04/here-is-my-conceptual-living-protocol-in-pdf-formatseeking-advice-word-template-avail/

    I hope that Norm and others chime in as well. and that the above link helps a bit. A more aggressive protocol is the one that norms links: bit.ly/UWOProtocol (this will have you in 2 shoes by weeks 8-12 (max).

    Good luck and I wish you the best.
    Ron
    Patiently Moving Forward

  • kimc | November 26th, 2013 | 3:32 pm

    I will still clear of offering any advice, as I’m only 5 weeks from surgery. But I will say CONGRATULATIONS on the news about moving toward FWB and 2 shoes. Happy Thanksgiving, indeed!

    Kim

  • alice2013 | November 26th, 2013 | 1:57 pm

    Hey Ron,
    Thanks for the info! I appreciate it. I seen my surgeon yesterday, heading to FWB therapy now, she wants to see me in 2 months and should be in 2 shoes by then!!! I got some work to do!!

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  • normofthenorth | November 23rd, 2013 | 10:47 pm

    Great! I just heard a newedical expression: “tincture of time”! Just apply some more of that!

  • alice2013 | November 23rd, 2013 | 9:40 pm

    Hi Ron,

    It blows my mind at how some on here are way ahead of me. I guess the best thing for me to do is not compare myself with other??!!!. I don’t know why therapy is so slow, just that when my surgeon was preparing me for surgery, she told me she is a conservative surgeon and prefers it that way. Thanks for the link, it will be great help!! I am seeing my surgeon on Monday, maybe she will have me moving forward a little more aggressively. I have been out of work since Sept 5th, I only wished my leaders completely understood what I have been through and how slow the recovery process for this type of injury can be, I stand or walk for about 80 % of my day, so returning to work before I am really walking is not an option, and that in its self is stressful!! I wonder how others have dealt with the returning to work issues?? Thanks for the reply! I will keep you posted!!

    Alice

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  • Alice | November 23rd, 2013 | 7:24 pm

    Thanks so much normofthenorht, I’m working on my exercises everyday and feeling a little more relaxed about the PWB each day as well, I had 2 bone spurs removed from the heel as well, it it terribly sore, I cannot put any pressure on that heel at all right now, I’m sure it will be better in time. I see my surgeon on Monday, hopefully start the FWB exercises with my therapist as well. Thank you for the words of advice and words of encouragement, I have felt so alienated from the rest of the world being stuck at home all this time, this blog really helps and uplifts!!

  • normofthenorth | November 21st, 2013 | 1:24 pm

    Keep practicing PWB on 2 crutches, making your stride as normal as possible. Add only as much weight to THAT foot as feels OK, but keep it moving normally. With any luck at all, that weight’ll be 100% before long.

  • Ron | November 20th, 2013 | 8:26 pm

    Hi Alice,

    ROM Work is important to get your PF to 0. However, I was PWB at 4.5 weeks, FWB at 5.5 and in 2 shoes by week 9.5. I am 10.5 post op now,and driving as well.

    Not sure why your DOC\PT has you going so slow, but Here is a link to my protocol and plenty of links for ROM work:
    http://achillesblog.com/pgat2013/2013/11/04/here-is-my-conceptual-living-protocol-in-pdf-formatseeking-advice-word-template-avail/

    I am no expert, so talk to you DOC\PT first. I am also sure others will chime in with even better tips. :-)

    Good luck and keep us posted
    Ron
    Patiently Moving Forward